Presider’s Page for 12 November (Ordinary Time 32)
At this time of year, our deceased relatives and friends are often in our minds. Our faith tells us that we needn’t grieve over them like people with no hope….
Presider’s Page
This section, provided by Fr. Bernard Cotter of Cloyne diocese, offers useful material for the celebrant, on Sundays and Feasts: alternative prayers, introductions, intercessions etc.
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Presider’s Page for 5 November (31st Sunday in Ordinary Time)
God’s message is still a living power among us, so we gather to listen and be challenged by it Penitential RiteConfident of God’s care and mercy, let us call to…
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Presider’s Page for 29 October (30th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There’s a reminder of the two great commandments in today’s celebration: we are called to love God and our neighbour: friend, visitor and stranger alike. Penitential RiteLet us call to mind…
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Presider’s Page for Mission Sunday, 22 October (29th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
As God’s family in this place, we gather to worship. God is our king, we heed his Word and share the Bread of Life• Today is Mission Sunday. [A collection will…
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Presider’s Page for 17 September (24th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Forgiveness is one of the great qualities of Christianity. We are challenged to forgive each other as readily as God forgives us. We celebrate God’s mercy, and ask for the…
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Presider’s Page for 15 August (Assumption of Our Lady)
This feast originated in Jerusalem before the fifth century as the “Falling-Asleep of the Mother of God.” It was adopted in Rome in the mid-seventh century and was renamed the…
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Presider’s Page for 13 August (Ordinary Time 19th Sunday)
We gather to celebrate our beautiful God, who was revealed to Elijah as a gentle breeze and who was not daunted by the storm on the lake. We are grateful…
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Presider’s Page for 6 August (Feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord)
This feast had its origin in the East in the fourth century as the commemoration of the dedication of the church of the Transfiguration on Mount Tabor. It was observed…
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Presider’s Page for 30 July (17th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
Opening CommentGod has given us many gifts, including the promise that we will share in Christ’s glory. We give thanks for these treasures, as we continue on our journey to…
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Presider’s Page for 23 July (16th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We have been called together by the Spirit of God to celebrate the resurrection of the Lord Jesus. The Spirit teaches us to pray, and moves us to glorify the…
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Presider’s Page for 16 July (15th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We gather as pilgrims on a journey, asking God to keep us steadfast until we reach our eternal home. In the Spirit, let us worship God who cares for us…
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Presider’s Page for 9 July (14th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
There is much good news in today’s Gospel. We’re told we can bring all our troubles to Jesus and find rest. God will make our burden light. We praise God…
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Presider’s Page for 2 July (13th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We’re told in today’s readings that hospitality is a gift that brings a great reward. As we gather to thank God for the many gifts we’ve received, we ask for…
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Presider’s Page for 25 June (12th Sunday in Ordinary Time)
We have nothing to be afraid of, we’re told in today’s Gospel. God knows every one of our needs. We gather in prayer, united by our faith, to thank God…
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Presider’s Page for Sunday 18 June (11th Sunday in Ordinary Time & Fathers’ Day)
As people loved and chosen by God, we gather to listen and share, before being sent out to live what we believe.Penitential Rite: The Gospel challenges our faith, so we turn…
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Presider’s Page for 21 May (Ascension of the Lord)
Opening CommentWe celebrate the Ascension of Jesus today. We remember his sending out of the disciples, and his promise to remain with us until the end of time. Penitential RiteAssured…
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Presider’s Page for 28 May (Pentecost Sunday)
Opening Comment (Mass During the Day)Today we celebrate ‘the great beginning of the Church,’ the day the Holy Spirit first came to confused and frightened disciples. We praise God for…
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Presider’s Page for 4 June (Trinity Sunday)
Opening CommentWe are invited to reflect on the mystery of God on this Trinity Sunday, as we gather to worship the One who creates, redeems and sanctifies, three persons, one…
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Presider’s Page for 11 June (‘Corpus Christi’)
Opening CommentToday’s liturgy invites us to reflect on God’s care for the family of faith, especially through the gift of divine nourishment on our pilgrimage through life. Christ gives us…
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Presider’s Page for 14 May (Sixth Sunday of Easter)
Opening CommentEach Sunday in Easter time, we celebrate the gifts we have received in Baptism and Confirmation. We rejoice that the Spirit is our Advocate, who continues to support us…
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